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The Cleveland Browns have an open roster spot, sitting at 89 players as training camp has arrived, after releasing defensive tackle Perrion Winfrey a day ago. As a result, they are looking to have a full lineup to work with, working out two linebackers (according to Aaron Wilson) today.
Here are the two linebackers the Browns are working out as well as a little background information on them.
Clarence Hicks
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Hicks, an undrafted free agent out of UTSA in 2022, has spent some time with the Cincinnati Bengals. He has yet to make an NFL roster. This past year, Hicks was a member of the XFL’s Seattle Sea Dragons, recording 10 solo tackles and two sacks in ten games.
Undersized at 6-foot-1 and 225 pounds, Hicks is known for his blazing speed. He ran a 4.48 40-yard dash prior to joining the league.
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Noah Dawkins
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An undrafted free agent out of Citadel in 2018, Dawkins has been around the league a bit without ever finding a true home. He has found active roster spots with both the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and New York Jets but was most recently a member of the USFL’s Michigan Panthers.
In seven starts with the Panthers, Dawkins racked up 21 solo tackles.
Another undersized but athletic linebacker, Dawkins ran a blazing 4.41 40-yard dash when he was coming out of Citadel.
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